Topic: Fisheries
Advancements in India’s Fisheries Sector
India’s fisheries sector is rapidly evolving, which aims to enhance fish farming and sustainability. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized the need for organized fish farmers, which is...
Largest Feeding Frenzy Ever Recorded
The Barents Sea has become the site of an extraordinary oceanic event. Scientists have documented the largest feeding frenzy in deep waters. This phenomenon has important implications for...
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV journey was launched on March 18. Its purpose is to resolve issues concerning fishermen and other stakeholders and promote their economic development through various...
India’s marine product export target by 2025
The Union Minister Smt Anupriya Patel recently inaugurated the India International Seafood Show. While speaking at the show, the minister said that India has set a seafood target...
FAO Report on Fisheries, Aquaculture Insurance
FAO ‘World Review of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Insurance 2022’ has recommended that private and public insurance service providers work together as there is low penetration of insurance...
Scomberoides pelagicus: New fish (Pola Vatta)
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recently identified a new Vatta species. The new fish is called Scomberoides pelagicus. About the new fish The new fish belongs...
First indigenous vaccine for fish developed in India
The Central Institute of Brackish Aquaculture located in Chennai has developed an indigenous vaccine for Viral Nervous Necrosis. The name of the vaccine is Nodavac-R Viral Nervous Necrosis...
eSanta: Platform for Marine Products
The Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal recently launched a platform called “eSanta” for marine products. The main aim of the platform is to empower aqua farmers. About eSanta...
MPEDA- NCDC MoU to promote Export-Oriented Marine Product
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) have signed an MoU to promote the Export-Oriented Marine Product. Highlights The MoU was...
Fisheries Sector: ₹ 400 Crore Investment to be made in Goa
The Union Fisheries Minister Giriraj Singh announced on February 7, 2021 that an investment of ₹ 400 crore will be made in Goa to make this state a fisheries hub...
MPEDA Multilingual Call Centre for Aquafarmers
The Marine Products Export Development Authority recently launched a multilingual call centre for Aquafarmers. The initiative is first of its kind in the country. It will address the...
